He was born February 4, 1926 in Graceville, Minnesota. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Doreen,
His son, Thomas Edward Murphy and his infant daughter, Deborah Ann Murphy, his father, Edward
Vincent Murphy, his mother Martina Katherine Ehrnst, his brothers, William Murphy, Leo Murphy and
Robert Murphy.
Joseph married Doreen Marilyn Murphy on Dec. 27, 1952. In 1957 they made
Houston, Texas their home. He was a Christian and a devout Catholic. He loved
To play golf, fish and hunt. He was an active member in the Kiwanis club, knights of Columbus and a
proud member of the 100 gallon club for blood donation. He loved his wife Doreen, his children, 8 grand
children and 3 great grand children. We loved him and will miss him dearly.
He joined the Army December 30, 1944. He served in WWII / Asiatic Pacific as a T Sgt. He received
medals these meadals : Asiatic Pacific campaign, ww2 victory, good conduct and army of occupation. He received his honorable discharge 11-30-1946.Joseph attended the Minneapolis Business College where he got his degree and then got his CPA certificate. He was owner and president of his CPA practice, Joseph E. Murphy, Inc. Where he worked until his retirement.
He is survived by his children: Julie (Richard) Ricarte, Michael ( Diane) Murphy, Susan Cepero, Barbra
(Will) Archer, Edward ( Rachel) Murphy. Grandchildren: Monica ( Clayton) Rule, Andrew ( Nicole)
Murphy, Alex ( Audrey) Ricarte, Genia Cepero, Daniel Cepero, Steven Archer, Sarah Archer, Isabella
Murphy. step grand children: Lauren Ditchman, Jonathan ( Morgan) Ditchman. his great grand children:
Madison McKenzie Rule, Jackson Finn Rule and Liam Joseph Murphy.
We will miss him. We all love him a bushel and peck and “ a hug around the neck”.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 pm Thursday August 2, 2018 at Brookside Funeral Home Champions at
3410 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77068 281-397-0800 ( www.dignitymemorial .com) .
Funeral service will be on Friday August 3, 2018 at 8 am at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
10688 Shadow Wood Dr. Houston, Tx 77043, followed by the burial service at the Houston National
Cemetery on Veterans Memorial Dr.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer’s association ( www.alz.org)
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